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Brooklyn Pays Tribute to Shadow and De Fosto - by Winthrop R. Holder

When, with a moving and evocative rendition of Shadow’s “One Love”, Count Robin and a host of artistes including Ajala and Dr. Witty, brought down the curtains around midnight, the audience didn’t leave. Robin’s ability to invoke Shadow’s spirit whi

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MY SHADOWMANIA - by Dalton Narine

WST Special

No Stranger, This Calypsoman Shadow

We were writers on the prowl.

It was 1971 when Errol Pilgrim and I walked into Port Services to catch the Mighty Shadow’s first songs at a public venue.

Amid the sparseness, the stage was as dark as the

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Barry Mannette - candidate for External Relations Officer of Pan Trinbago introduces himself to the When Steel Talks audience

Barry Mannette: Pannist, Composer, Arranger, Music Director, Educator

Over 30 years in the steelpan movement.

Traveled internationally to arrange, perform, direct, and give workshops on the steelpan; countries include Japan, St. Vincent, Canada,

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Actor Robert De Niro - NAB and bomb threats

A week ago WST attended the 2018 NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show. Actor Robert De Niro was the keynote speaker. A few days later he became part of a select group of people that received bomb threats that have rocked the USA.

WST reco

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Dante - Pan and Emerging Technologies

Dante Spoken Here - Why is Dante important to you?

Everywhere you turned at the 145th AES Convention in New York there seemed to be something related to “Dante” going on. It was unavoidable and simply inescapable. It is the latest buzz in audio engin

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The genius of the late great Shadow compared to iconic poet William Blake by scholar and author Bukka Rennie.

(May – 1999)

William Blake a British philosopher- a poet who lived in the period 1757-1827 wrote the following words in one of his poems: “O see a world in a grain of sand/And heaven in a wild flower/Hold infinity in the palm of your hand/And eterni

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Team TNT sends their Manifesto to the WST Forum - Pan Trinbago Elections 2018

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Meet Vernon P Morancie - Candidate for President - Pan Trinbago 2018 Elections

I have a diminished slate and it is strategic because of the availability of human resource who would have offered themselves for office. I shall target support for those whom I believe could deliver in the other positions.

President: Vernon P Moran

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Team Re-build introduces themselves to the WST Forum - Pan Trinbago 2018 Elections

BEVERLY RAMSEY-MOORE

PRESIDENT CANDIDATE

The name BEVERLY RAMSEY-MOORE is respected by ALL, this is due to my unquestionable track record in leadership and governance. Just to name a few:

• Present manager of Petrotrin Katzenjammers Steel Orchestra
• E

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Dawad Philip remembers Ken "Professor" Philmore

There was something transformational about Ken "Professor" Philmore and his art. We all know folks with way less gifts than Pro who are almost unapproachable in their dealings with others. Ken embraced being a salt fish and his music conveyed that: a

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Len “Boogsie” Sharpe publicly endorses Beverley Ramsey-Moore for Pan Trinbago president

With the world watching, legendary steelband arranger and composer Len “Boogsie” Sharpe endorsed Beverley Ramsey-Moore for president of Pan Trinbago in the organization's upcoming election - over Keron Valentine, the recent and former manager of Shar

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WST Live Stream Test at AES and NAB conference

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2018 Candidates for Pan Trinbago Elections OFFICES OF THE CENTRAL EXECUTIVE OF PAN TRINBAGO

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Vanessa Headley Remembers Ken 'Professor' Philmore

"This hurts. I knew Pro was loved by many, but today I realise he was loved by all. When we get caught up in our emotions, we may feel that his passing was too soon, unfair, a real shame. But there is no doubt in my mind that the first Professor of

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Liam Teague remembers Ken "Professor" Philmore

WST Special

I still vividly remember the first time I met Ken "Professor" Philmore as a student at Pleasantville Senior Comprehensive School in Trinidad. His charisma was immense, and, for me, it was like meeting a rock star-- I couldn't wait to get

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The great Pelham Goddard remembers Ken "Professor" Philmore

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Andy Akiho: systems within systems

Composer and steely pan virtuoso brings the heat at Chamber Music Northwest, and tells ArtsWatch where the fire comes from

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 // FEATURED, MUSIC // OREGON ARTSWATCH

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Pan Trinbago Elections Date Set

The Central Executive of Pan Trinbago met on Monday 17^th September 2018, to discuss issues affecting the organization including Panorama 2018 prize money and players incentives. Overtures are to be made to the NCC again, with regards to these matter

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Marcus Ash Remembers Ken "Professor" Philmore

I can still remember walking into Fonclaire Steel Orchestra that night, a few days before Panorama finals of 2011. I was asked by Dr Jeannine Remy to play a timpani at the end of their arrangement of "A raging storm" in which Ken did. I didn't reali

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Panist Garvin Blake Remembers the iconic Ken "Professor" Philmore

WST Special

All societies have art that most reflect their people. These pieces allow you to feel a culture. It’s not the tourist view; it’s the native view. And it’s the rare, gifted artist who creates these masterpieces. Ken ”Professor” Philmore

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